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Progress Report
Tuesday 21st
July 2009
Inception ReportInception Report
Amendments made to Inception Report (ref: Version 3)
Section 2 – Project Funding
Table 1 – Overview of Implementation Plan
Formatting Changes re: Logos, Project Name and Document Management.
Park Planner Intern – Following completion of Phase 1, a specific Scope of Work re: ICMDP compilation will be compiled for prospective Interns to assist. Initial contact withR Ngwenya (MTPA) established.
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
DeliverableOverall Status
Issues for DiscussionProposed Way
Forward/ Recommendation
1 Inception Report Completed 1.
Further points for amendment?
2.
Can Report be placed on Website?
2.
Place document in PDF format on Web.
3.
Way Forward re: Park Planner Intern.
Geological InventoryGeological Inventory
C. Anhaeusser, T. Ferrar & D. Brandt conducted 2 day Site Visit of whole region.
Identification of Sample of >300 Geo-sites.
Geological Inventory Report updated, inclusive of geo-sites of significance.
Inventory 85% complete and preliminary geological map based on sites identified is 95% complete.
Additional Peer Reviewers – M de Wit contacted
Peer Review Protocols completed.
DeliverableOverall Status
Issues for Discussion
Proposed Way Forward/
Recommendation
2 Geological Inventory On Track
1.
Deliverable to be completed by August 2009
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
Biophysical InventoryBiophysical InventorySpecies Data
Identified important species.
Mapped known species localities.
Have distribution maps for important plant species.
Vegetation and Vegetation CommunitiesHave vegetation maps
Indigenous Forests
Wetlands and Pans
Ecological Threats and TrendsHave identified potential threats posed by forestry, mining, agriculture and urban sprawl.
In the processes of obtaining Land Claim data from MTPA and DALA.
DeliverableOverall Status
Issues for Discussion
Proposed Way Forward/
Recommendation
3 Biophysical Inventory On Track
1.
Deliverable to be completed by August 2009
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
SA Comparative StudySA Comparative Study
Communication channels established with both Vredefort and Cradle of Humankind Key Personnel.
Draft Itinerary compiled - Dates: 27th July to 31st July
Background Information Document for Team on sites to be visited has been compiled
Draft Comparative Study Visit Objectives Document compiled.
Accommodation booked and transport organised
DeliverableOverall Status
Issues for Discussion
Proposed Way Forward/
Recommendation
4 SA Comparative Study On Track
1.
Feedback On Itinerary and Objectives
2.
Confirm Attendance & Logistics
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
Cultural Historical Heritage Resources Cultural Historical Heritage Resources InventoryInventory
M Liebenberg & A Malindzisa taken over responsibility for Inventory
Inventory Framework has been compiled
Sources of Information have been approached. These include:SAHRABarberton MuseumFreedom ParkOffice of Speaker ULM – Struggle HerosTom Huffman (Wits)Robert Thornton (Wits)Chris van Vuuren (UNISA)Natural Cultural History MuseumPretoria UniversityDr Cyril HromnicHans BornmanScientific publications & research papers
Desktop study in progress – 30% complete
Public Participation Programme has been finalised re: inputs on Heritage/Cultural issues pending forthcoming Workshops at ULM (July) and ALM (August)
Cultural Historical Heritage Resources Cultural Historical Heritage Resources Inventory Inventory -- CategoriesCategories
1.
Archaeological Sites:Early Stone AgeMiddle Stone AgeLate Stone AgeIron AgeModern (post-colonial:
±1800)
2.
Rock Art SitesPaintingEngravings
3.
Historical Cultural Sites:Indigenous; African TribesColonial Period
4.
Graves and Burial Sites:
Indigenous / TraditionalColonial / Modern
5.
Battlefields / Military Sites: Pre-Colonial ConflictSA (Anglo-Boer War Sites/ Concentration Camp / War GravesOther Military / Memorial Sites
6.
Mining Heritage Sites:Pre-Historic (Ochre) MiningHistoric Modern (gold etc) Mining
Cultural Historical Heritage Resources Cultural Historical Heritage Resources Inventory Inventory -- CategoriesCategories
7.
Struggle History Sites:Monuments, e.g. Pres. Machel
/ Cenotaphs etcBuilding/ Precincts/ Sensitive Areas
8.
General Cultural Heritage: Museums/ Archives/ Libraries
PublicPrivateArtists/ Craftsmen/ Performers/ Cultural Villages
9.
Intangible / Oral HeritageStories & Storytellers/ Folk Lore/ Heros
etcIndigenous Knowledge Systems/ Medicinal HeritageCultural/ Traditional Events
10.
Other
DeliverableOverall Status
Issues for Discussion
Proposed Way Forward/
Recommendation
5
Cultural Historical Heritage Resources Inventory
Delayed To be completed by mid-September
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
Socio Socio –– Economic Baseline StudyEconomic Baseline Study
Version 1 of Baseline Report has been updated.
Focus of report is on ALM & ULM.
Statistical data from Community Survey (2007) has been collected, collated and in-corporated into analysis in addition to SA Census data from 2001.
IDP’s have been reviewed with primary focus on LED and Tourism strategies.
Awaiting final LED Strategies from LM’s in order to finalize document.
DeliverableOverall Status
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Proposed Way Forward/
Recommendation
6Socio –
Economic Baseline Study
Near Completion
1.
Requires input from other SA WHS re: Use of SE Baseline in planning and future management.
1.
To be obtained during SA Comparative Site Study Visits.
2.
To be completed by end August 2009
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
Communication & Reporting ScheduleCommunication & Reporting Schedule
Project-related logos and project name corrected in line with previous PSC meeting.
Proceeding with Web-based Communications Database
Record details of all Stakeholders, IAP’s etc,
Record breadth/frequency of participation,
Facilitate effective communication strategy integrating range of mechanisms and within communication protocols.
Invoice Schedule and Reporting Schedule drafted.
Summary of Project Progress Compiled.
PSC Contact List.
DeliverableOverall Status
Issues for Discussion
Proposed Way Forward/
Recommendation
7Communication & Reporting Schedule
On track
1. Confirmation of PSC Meeting Schedule & Invoice Schedule
2.
Propose meetings & invoice payments move to every 2 months
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
General Awareness, Communications, General Awareness, Communications, media & PR Materialmedia & PR Material
Website launched – www.bmmlworldheritage.org
Key Stakeholder Communication Report provided – on track.
Stickers with logos placed on brochures.
Second version of brochure likely to be required in August/September.
Poster, Brochures & IAP Registration forms incorporated into BCT stand at Innibos.
Final IAP advert approved and quotes obtained for newspaper publications. Adverts placed in several publications, remainder pending.
DeliverableOverall Status
Issues for Discussion
Proposed Way Forward/
Recommendation
8
General Awareness, Communications, Media & PR Material
On track.
1.
Need letters of Support from ALM, (MTPA) and DCSR
1.
Clarity on Meetings/ Presentation to Cabinet.
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
FundingFundingDrafted Project Briefing Document
Drafted Funding Proposal Acton Plan following research on number of potential funders.
Geological Inventory – Council for Geoscience/ GSSA/ Mines
Project Communication – DBSA/ African World Heritage Fund
SA Comparative Site Study Visits (Communities) – NHC
Tourism Plan – DEAT/MTPA/EDM/GSBM
Conservation Management Plan - MTPA
S Brandt to meet with several potential funders at end of July
Programme Manager - DBSA to visit region in next 2 weeks. Project Team to present and conduct site visit
Members of project team to attend NHC Workshop in August
DeliverableOverall Status
Issues for Discussion
Proposed Way Forward/
Recommendation
9 Funding Commenced1.
Require input from PSC on current plan
Summary of Progress/Points for DiscussionSummary of Progress/Points for Discussion
